Wow, I've got some catching up to do!!!

I've been keeping Dad too busy to let him write more stories for us. (OK, Dad promised he'd put money in my piggy bank if I said that, but don't tell him I told you!). Anyway, we've been pretty busy out here. I spend most of my time watching myself get big, Big, BIG! Now I weight nearly 16 lbs, and I'm so chunky I look like the Michelin man! Hopefully you've been keeping up with my photo uploads to track my progress in the growth department. Dad uploads about 20 zillion photos once every 200 years. When I get a bit older, maybe I can teach him about the concept of editing.

We had a great visit from Grammy and Grampy last week. Here's a nice pic from a walk we took down the street. They left Tuesday and I miss them already. While they were out, we shot a video of me cracking up while Mom made funny noises and faces. Mom is turning into a computer whiz: she figured out how to upload it to YouTube!

If you have't already seen it, it's here. People tell me it's a sure-fire cure for the blues. Since Gram and Gramp left, we've been getting a bit of the blues ourselves. We sure miss having family around. More visits, please!!! Aunt Sue, Uncle Phil, and Cousin Carly are coming out in June, so we have that to look forward to. Any takers for May? Oh, Mom's good friend Kathy is coming in May, so that'll be good. But the more the merrier, I say! And what about April, even? I'm not gettin' any younger!

My Uncle Dave just turned 60, but he was in Spain so I decided it was just too much for me to make the flight. Mom says the jetlag would be really hard for me. Speaking of birthdays, today is Grampa's birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAMPY!

So, what else have I been up to since January? Well, we went to Lake Tahoe to sell the furniture before we sold the house. It was sad for Mom and Dad, but we had some fun too. Here is a picture of my first winter walk. Dad bundled me up tight inside his big fluffy jacket. It was really cozy. I loved seeing all the snow and trees, and watching Chloe bounce around.







I got dressed up for Valentines Day in a silly hat. I think Mom made it out of wrapping paper from some flowers. The things parents will do to get a cute shot of their kids!







Later that night Mom and Dad took me to my first concert, where I met Tuck and Patty.

Cousins Wes and Dory came out for a visit. We went to an awesome beach and I saw my first starfish.

We visited Yosemite, which was totally amazing.


Our 2nd day there we all went for a walk in the woods with showshoes.


We stayed at a fun hotel with a huge swimming pool and hot tub. Too bad I was too small to enjoy it. But Mom and Dad did.




Chloe had a blast! They had left her a special doggie bowl full of snacks and treats.

Next time we will head to a campground rather than a swanky hotel. Hopefully I will relish sleeping on a foam pad instead of a fluffy matress.





A few weeks ago, we went for a hike much closer to home in search of wildflowers. There is so much more to write, but I will sign off for now, cuz Mom and Dad are rushing off somewhere (what else is new?).



That's all for now. I love you! -Julia